Past Tea Talks
Over the years, AWFH has hosted Tea Talks and Lunch & Learns that bring community members and experts together for accessible, culturally responsive conversations about health and well-being.
August 2024 Tea Talk: Usage of Pelvic Floor Therapy for BIPOC Women’s Health

This session delved into the importance of pelvic floor therapy for women of color, offering insights and tips for overall well-being. This provided a great opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field.
September 2024 Tea Talk: Addiction & Recovery: Healing Together

Understand addiction and recovery for the Asian community from a culturally-informed lens.
July 2024 Tea Talk: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Preventative Health

Our workshop explored Chinese Medicine as a preventative and holistic approach that is based on creating internal balance for health through different approaches.
The workshop delved into the different modalities that one can utilize at-home for wellness and preventative care.
May 2024 Tea Talk: Health Disparities Among Asian American Groups During COVID-19

In partnership with Anise Health, our expert speaker Jake Ryan Sumibcay delved into the cultural representation of data disaggregation practices among AAPI groups and opened the discussion to a very interesting question answer session!
April 2024 Lunch & Learn: Senior Care & Caregivers

Our April Lunch & Learn talked about senior care, how to take care of oneself as a caregiver, and what available supports we can search for.
February 2024 Lunch & Learn: Eating Disorders & Ways to Overcome

Our February Lunch & Learn addressed the sensitive topic of Eating Disorders and ways to help overcome. We are once again partnered with Anise Health and Arise to bring in our experts Dr. Sehrish Ali and Mia Donley who lead the workshop!
Lunch & Learn: Health Insurance & You in COVID-19

Led by our very own Sofia Li and Health Care for All’s Hannah Frigand, this informative workshop delved into the health insurance enrollment process, various state plans, and demystified complex health insurance terms!
Lunch & Learn: Beyond Physical Proximity COVID-19
Led by our staff member, Johnny Nguyen, we had an engaging afternoon connecting with the audience and creating a safe space to discuss the essence of being presents in yourself and within your community!
Lunch & Learn: Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence in Context of COVID-19

1 in 4 women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. It’s time to shed light on this critical issue and work together to create a safer world.
We teamed up again with Anise Health and had insightful conversations led by Jennifer Oh discussing the sensitive topic of Intimate Partner & Domestic Violence and ways to recognize domestic violence and traverse challenging dynamics.
Lunch & Learn: COVID-19’s Impact on Postpartum Depression & Maternal Health
Join our expert specialists Esther Park and Christina DeJesus, in discussing about this largely unspoken issue, particularly within the Asian community. The audience were asked questions regarding the challenges they’ve faced especially to those who gave birth during the Pandemic.
September 2023 Lunch & Learn: Addressing Imposter Syndrome in Light of COVID-19
In partnership with Anise Health, Dr.Sheetal Ajmani presented an engaging workshop on the phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome, it’s reasons and potential solutions to combating this feeling
